Marin City robbery suspect arrested in attack on 86-year-old man

A 34-year-old man was arrested on allegations he pushed an 86-year-old man to the ground and stole his wallet in Marin City.

Willie Jessie Jones, also known as Willie Curry, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of robbery, elder abuse and violating probation. His bail was set at $75,000.

The incident occurred at about 7:15 p.m. Thursday on Donahue Street, where the victim was robbed of a wallet containing cash and credit cards, said sheriff's Sgt. Nina Snyder. The victim suffered scraped on his elbows.

Investigators identified Jones as the suspect and arrested him about four hours later on Drake Avenue.